[W126 Coupe] Replacing front rotors per ALLDATA

[Jonathan Hodgman]

No problem:)




On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 14:17:18 +1300, Matt Petersen
<mattpetersen@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> Thanks Jonathan.
> 
> Cheers
> Matt.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Jonathan Hodgman
> Sent: Sunday, 9 January 2005 2:06 p.m.
> To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Replacing front rotors per ALLDATA
> 
> Usually I put about 100 lbs plus some blue loctite...
> 
> Jonathan
> 
> On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 13:30:39 +1300, Matt Petersen
> <mattpetersen@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> > Last question...
> >
> > What is the rotor bolt torque?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Matt.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]
> > On Behalf Of Jonathan Hodgman
> > Sent: Saturday, 8 January 2005 9:15 a.m.
> > To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com
> > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Replacing front rotors per ALLDATA
> >
> > Tight...  I usually put a good 50-60lb+ pull along w/ a touch of lock
> > tight.  Have yet to have a set come off :-P
> >
> > Jonathan
> >
> > On Sat, 08 Jan 2005 08:59:22 +1300, Matt Petersen
> > <mattpetersen@paradise.net.nz> wrote:
> > > Cheers - anyone know what the caliper bolt torque settings are?
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > > Matt.
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com
> > > [mailto:mbcoupes-admin@mbcoupes.com]
> > > On Behalf Of myhog@surfeu.de
> > > Sent: Saturday, 8 January 2005 12:04 a.m.
> > > To: mbcoupes@mbcoupes.com
> > > Subject: [W126 Coupe] Replacing front rotors per ALLDATA
> > >
> > > Here is what Alldata says:
> > >
> > > WHeel Bearing adjustment:
> > > -Remove front wheels
> > > -secure disc to hub assembly
> > > -force pads away from brake disc
> > > -remove bearing hub cap
> > > -remove radio interference suppression contact spring -loosen
> > > internal bolt of clamping nut, tighten clamping nut while
> > > simultaneouly turning the hub until hub can only just be turned.
> > > -loosen clamping nut approximately 1/3 turn and relieve tension by
> > > striking stub axel with a plastic mallet. -check endplay with
> > > suitable
> >
> > > dial indicator by pulling and pushing on the flange.  Turn wheel
> > > several times before each measurement.  Endplay obtained should be
> > > .00039 - .00078 inch (.01-.02 mm) -tighten internal bolt of clamping
> 
> > > nut -pump brakes several times before test driving vehicle
> > >
> > > Rotor/disc replacement:
> > > -remove hex-head bolts from caliper and remove caliper, support by
> > > means of suitable hook -if equipped with "Starting torque
> > > compensation" remove bolts from brake hose holder, then support
> > > caliper as above -remove disk from axle flange -remove any rust or
> > > burrs from contact surfaces between disk and axle flange. -Coat
> > > fitted
> >
> > > seat of flange with "Molykote Paste U" or equivalent -If rotor is
> > > new remove corrosion protection from rotor with cleaning solvent
> > > "Brake cleaing spray" -mount rotor to hub ensuring that fitted pin
> > > correctly enters brake disk -install caliper using NEW self-locking
> > > bolt  ((I use a wee bit of Locktite)) -Torque bolts to 90 Nm (66-67
> > > Ft Lbs) -pump brakes several times before test driving vehicle
> > >
> > > Hope that helps..
> > >
> > > Kevin
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